Prepare against Evgenij Koishman
Belarus · World #39,065 classical · FIDE ID 13514504
When preparing against Evgenij Koishman, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 49 games by Evgenij Koishman, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Evgenij Koishman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgenij Koishman before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,940 | 2,037 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,052 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,924 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 51.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgenij Koishman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgenij Koishman's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Koishman usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Koishman usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Koishman usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Evgenij Koishman's chess games
All 49 games by Evgenij Koishman in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Igor Yarmonov | 2,330 | IPCA New Year Open | C13 |
| Dec 2023 | Stanislav Babarykin | 2,327 | IPCA New Year Open | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Ilia Lipilin | 2,178 | IPCA New Year Open | A03 |
| Dec 2020 | Valiantsin Yezhel | 2,092 | Minsk Corporate | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Fernando Trujillo Chaverra | 2,072 | ch-IPCA Online | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,980 |
| IPCA New Year Open | 2023 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Minsk Corporate | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 2,360 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| Minsk Bronstein Memorial Open | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,093 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,816 |
| Minsk Bronstein 100 Memorial Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgenij Koishman's chess games?
49 games by Evgenij Koishman, from Feb 2015 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Evgenij Koishman has played.
What does Evgenij Koishman play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Evgenij Koishman opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgenij Koishman answers 1...c5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Evgenij Koishman play as White?
As White, Evgenij Koishman's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgenij Koishman play as Black?
As Black, Evgenij Koishman most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Evgenij Koishman's FIDE rating?
Evgenij Koishman is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Evgenij Koishman played?
Our database contains 49 games by Evgenij Koishman, covering Feb 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgenij Koishman?
49 games by Evgenij Koishman reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.